Join the Palisade Bike Festival on May 10 for the fourth annual Palisade Classic Mountain Bike Race and the Fruit Loop Cycling Tour (a scavenger hunt with stops at area shops and wineries). Lunch, awards and prizes, a bike swap and live entertainment round out the afternoon. or 970-464-7458.
Greeley art show
More than 200 works of art are on display at the 47th annual National Greeley Art Exhibition, available for public viewing May 12-16. The exhibit will be held at New Frontier Bank, 2425 35th Ave., Greeley. More info: 970-356-8593.
Trail fix-up
If you are looking for an inexpensive way to get into the backcountry of Colorado this summer, Wilderness Volunteers wants you on one of their week-long backcountry trips for trail maintenance. The trips, each headed to different parts of Colorado, are seven days long, and all food is provided, but folks must have their own camping gear. You will be working for four days, hiking in and out of the backcountry for two days, and will have one free day to enjoy and explore the area. $295. or call 928-556-0038.
Free summer music series
The 2008 Snowmass Summer of Free Music Series runs June 26 through Aug. 21, every Thursday at 6 p.m. For lineup and info: .
Compiled by Dane Strom and Andrea Labak
